sear

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It needs to hold its own against a moist, lively interior and survive a hard sear, which means basic white isn’t going to cut it.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Pros like Cincinnati-based chef Jose Salazar told me they favor carbon-steel pans because they’re virtually indestructible, relatively affordable and about half the weight of cast iron, so they heat up faster and sear well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

The most intense heat I’d ever felt seemed like it would sear the only exposed skin on my body: my face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

While even induction cooking can cause air pollution—anything you sear enough to smell delicious, for example, is probably releasing unhealthy particulate matter—I don’t worry about that too much with the induction burner.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2024

You cook the meat in animal fat over high heat to sear it, then add potatoes and vegetables and the rest.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline